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Google is working on a social app that will allow users to edit and share photos in small groups, according to a latest report from TechCrunch. Earlier this week, Apple launched Clips video creation and sharing app for iPhone and iPad. The report says Google’s new app will come with some of the same features as Clips.
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Google is streamlining Hangouts experience for users. The company has announced that it will shut down Google Talks aka Gtalk/GChat feature in Gmail on June 26 and it will be replaced with Hangouts. Users will be will automatically be transitioned to Hangouts.
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Opera has updated its Opera Mini for Android that brings several new features. When users visit social media, MP3, or movie download sites, Opera Mini will automatically scan it for the direct download links under the Extreme Mode. The downloadable content will appear like a delicious buffet menu ready for their selection. This auto scan feature is now available on Facebook, Pagalworld, Tubidy, DJPunjab and a few others. The list will continue growing, says Opera.
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DataWind has launched new MoreGMax 3G6 phablet with a 6-inch display. It also comes with free Internet access for a year. Datawind had partnered with Reliance Communications last year so that phablet comes bundled with RCOM’s service offerings that will allow users to enjoy free Internet access for a year, but there are not details about FUP. It was launched by Mayor of Toronto, Canada, John Tory during his visit to India. Continue reading “DataWind MoreGMax 3G6 with 6-inch display, 12 months free internet launched for Rs. 5999”
Gionee introduced A1 selfie-focused smartphone in India earlier this week, but it didn’t reveal the price. As promised, the company has announced that the smartphone will be available in India for Rs. 19,999. The main highlight of the smartphone is its 16-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture, 1/3.06″ sensor, selfie flash and face beauty features. It packs a 5.5-inch 1080p 2.5D curved glass display, is powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P10 processor and has 4GB of RAM.
Xiaomi is expected to introduce its flagship Mi 6 smartphone in April. Now a new render of the phone has surfaced showing glass back and dual rear cameras. Xiaomi recently teased Snapdragon 835 so there are chances it could come with the processor. Some rumors say that only the Mi 6 Plus will pack dual rear cameras.
Earlier this week, US and UK banned electronic devices like laptops and tablets from a number of airports, mainly from Middle East. Now, Emirates, one of the most popular Gulf carriers is making it easier for customers to use their laptops and tablet devices until just before they board their flights to the US.
Continue reading “Emirates introduces free laptop and tablet handling service for US flights”
T-Mobile has introduced Scam ID and Scam Block to its customers to safeguard them from scam calls. Scam ID automatically alerts when an incoming call is likely a scam. With Scam Block T-Mobile automatically stops scam calls before they ever reach them. Continue reading “T-Mobile introduces Scam ID and Scam Block to protect customers from scam calls”
Uber has teamed up with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to launch Uber Kiosks at 12 metro stations in Bangalore. Commuters can now book a ride from exclusive booking counters at 12 metro stations. Continue reading “Uber, Bangalore Metro partnership brings Uber Kiosks to 12 metro stations”
Instagram has announced that it now has a new way to handle sensitive content on its platform. The Facebook owned photo sharing app will start blurring photos and videos that are sensitive and you will soon notice a screen over sensitive on such content when you scroll through your feed or visit a profile. Continue reading “Instagram to start blurring sensitive photos, brings two-factor authentication to all”
In a bid to garner some potential revenue, Twitter is exploring to build a paid subscription model of its popular Tweetdeck interface aimed at professionals,marketers and journalist according to a latest report from The Verge. Continue reading “Twitter mulls offering paid subscription option on TweetDeck”
Earlier this week it was reported that Flipkart has raised $1 billion from a new and existing investors and is planning for another $1 billion. Now, a latest report from Factory Daily suggests, the homegrown e-tailer is set to acquire eBay India as part of its fresh funding round of around $2 billion. The report adds that the round will stay open until it reaches $2 billion in total. Continue reading “Flipkart to reportedly acquire eBay India”
Nextbit started rolling out Android 7.0 (Nougat) for its community beta testers back in November last year. Last month Nextbit released Nougat beta 3 update for the Robin. Now it has started rolling out the final version of the Android 7.0 update for the Robin users globally. The latest build 88 for the Robin also includes January 5, 2017 Android security update. Continue reading “Nextbit Robin Android 7.0 Nougat stable update starts rolling out”
HMD Global introduced its latest Android smartphone – Nokia 3 and Nokia 5, introduced Nokia 6 for global markets and also introduced a redesigned Nokia 3310 at the MWC 2017 last month. When a Twitter user asked if the Nokia Android phones will be available in the US, it said that it is planning to release the phones globally at the same time. When another one asked if the 3310 will be available in India, it said the same. Continue reading “Nokia phones will launch globally in Q2 2017 at an affordable price, says the company”
Google added SMS support in Hangouts for Android back in 2013 to encourage use of Hangouts so they can read instant-messages sent them over SMS in case they don’t have an internet connection. After some reports in 2014 and 2015 that said that Google will kill support for carrier SMS and MMS, Google has decided to kill SMS support for Hangouts in May, 2017. Continue reading “Google to kill SMS support for Hangouts for Android on May 22”
